South Africa

South Africa has recorded 2 894 new COVID-19 infections, bringing the cumulative detected number of cases to 1 635 465.

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) will conduct a pilot census in selected areas as the country gears up for the upcoming national census.

North West police have apprehended a 26-year-old man in connection with the alleged rape and murder of a four-year-old.

As the country’s phase two of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout programme is underway, the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), is leading the mobilisation of South Africans to register for vaccination through the Electronic Vaccination Data System (EVDS).

A new state-of-the-art ICT centre, at the Sekhukhune TVET College in Limpopo, will assist learners with their e-learning and adapt to the needs of learners who are visually impaired.

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula says the department is working tirelessly to return to service passenger rail operations.

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) will spend its budget on mobilising South Africans to remain vigilant in the fight against COVID-19 through several community outreach activations.

Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Patricia De Lille, together with the head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), Advocate Andy Mothibi, will launch a forum to monitor infrastructure projects more effectively and put systems in place to detect and prevent corruption.

Parliament’s Presiding Officers have extended their condolences following the passing of Member of Parliament, Mpho Tongwane, on Wednesday.

South Africa has registered 3 641 new COVID-19 cases as the tally reaches 1 625 003.

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga, says the introduction of Kiswahili in the National Curriculum Statement will go a long way towards contributing to decolonisation.

In a bid to save many enterprises from definite collapse due to the impact of strict lockdown regulations, Free State Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (DESTEA) has introduced economic recovery incentives to provide financial support to local enterprises.

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni says with struggling municipalities collapsing due to bad leadership and maladministration, decisive action is needed to restore their integrity.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, has called on the United Nations (UN) and the Gulf Council to be more resolute in pursuing freedom for the people of Palestine.

In recognition of Workers’ Month, the Department of Employment and Labour, in the Eastern Cape, has embarked on blitz inspections and advocacy sessions focusing on the wholesale and retail sectors.